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Grades K–2 C U R R I C U LU M OV E R V I E W
What is Sparks?Sparks® is the Awana® program for children in kindergarten-2nd grade.
This program ignites the curiosity of kids to learn about the people and events of the Bible, building a foundation of wisdom for knowing Christ. Lessons include stories, Bible memory verses, and simple discipleship activities.
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HangGlider
The first handbook in the Sparks program includes Bible content from Genesis to Joshua and is recommended for children in kindergarten.
WingRunner
The second handbook in the Sparks program includes Bible content from Judges to the birth of Christ and is recommended for children in first grade.
SkyStormer
The third handbook in the Sparks program includes Bible content from the birth of Christ to Revelation and is recommended for children in second grade.
Units9 24+ Memory Verses
2+ Reviews32+ LessonsEACH BOOK INCLUDES:
HANGGLIDER RANK
S Is for Savior
Return Flight
P Is for Power
A Is for Accordance
R Is for Raised
K Is for Keep
S Is for Saved
Return Flight
RED JEWEL 1
Bring a Friend
God Talks to Us Through the Bible
We Talk to God in Prayer
The Bible Tells Us About God
GREEN JEWEL 1
Return Flight
In the Beginning
God Saw It Was Good
Adam and Eve Sin
RED JEWEL 2
Return Flight
Noah and the Flood
Noah and God's Promise
The Tower of Babel
GREEN JEWEL 2
What Is a missionary?
Where Do Missionaries Work?
What Do Missionaries Do?
The Bible Tells Us to Pray for Missionaries
RED JEWEL 3
New Testament Books
New Testament Books — First 8 NT Books
New Testament Books — Next 9 NT Books
New Testament Books — Next 10 NT Books
GREEN JEWEL 3
New Testament Books — All NT Books
God Saves Baby Moses
God Helps Moses
God Saves the Israelites
RED JEWEL 4
The Israelites Complain
Saying John 3:14-16
Joshua and Caleb Trust God
Joshua and the lsraelites
GREEN JEWEL 4
Return Flight
Obey Your Parents
Obey Your Parents Chart
Return Flight
WINGRUNNER RANK
1 John 3:16
S Is for Savior and P Is for Power
A Is for Accordance and R Is for Raised
K Is for Keep and S Is for Saved
Prayer
Eternal Life
New Testament Books Puzzle
New Testament Books
RED JEWEL 1
Bring a Friend
Deborah: A Mother in Israel
Samson: The Strong Judge
Samuel: The Listening Prophet
GREEN JEWEL 1
David: The Shepherd King
Solomon: The Wise King
Elijah: The Running Prophet
Psalm 23
RED JEWEL 2
A Friend From Far Away
A Very Different Sparks Club
Not That Different After All
Tell Everybody!
GREEN JEWEL 2
Josiah: Lover of God's Word
Daniel: The Praying Prophet
Nehemiah: God's Workman
Return Flight
RED JEWEL 3
Facts About the Bible
Old Testament Books — First 5 OT Books
Old Testament Books — Next 7 OT Books
Old Testament Books — Next 8 OT Books
GREEN JEWEL 3
Old Testament Books — Next 7 OT Books
Old Testament Books — Next 7 OT Books
Old Testament Books — Next 5 OT Books
Old Testament Books — All OT Books
RED JEWEL 4
The Priest Who Didn't Believe
Mary: Handmaiden Who Believed
Shepherds Tell the Good News
John 1:1-3
GREEN JEWEL 4
Ephesians 4:32
Philippians 2:14
Good Attitude Rules
Return Flight
SKYSTORMER RANK
John 3:16
S Is for Savior and P Is for Power
A Is for Accordance and R Is for Raised
K Is for Keep
S Is for Saved
You're Never Alone
Old Testament Books
New Testament Books
RED JEWEL 1
Bring a Friend
Luke 2:10-11
John 1:1-3
Wise Men Worship Their King
GREEN JEWEL 1
Return Flight
The Thankful Leper
A Child of the King
Zacchaeus Seeks the Savior
RED JEWEL 2
Return Flight
A Centurion Believes
Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
Mary Magdalene Sees Her Lord
GREEN JEWEL 2
Meet Your Awana Missionary
Missionaries Near and Far
Phillip Shares the Good News
Return Flight
RED JEWEL 3
Tabitha Lives to Serve
Return Flight
The Church Prays for Peter
Return Flight
GREEN JEWEL 3
A Jailer Finds Joy
Paul Stays Strong at Sea
A Lesson From Timothy
Return Flight
RED JEWEL 4
1 Thessalonians 4:16
1 Thessalonians 4:17
A Letter From John
John 14:1-2
GREEN JEWEL 4
Being a Good Friend
Being a Good Friend
Salvation Verses
Return Flight
HangGlider WingRunner SkyStormer
Lesson Titles and Sequence
Each year of Sparks begins with the Flight 3:16 booklet that clearly explains the salvation message and gospel truths.
112 pages 80+ pages
Weekly Verse Memorization
32+ Lessons
Audio Readings of Bible Biographies
With Music and Sound Effects
Essentials Handbook
This abridged handbook is ideal
for students beginning in their
faith journey, visitors, outreach
programs, or anyone who needs
a simplified way to engage in
Sparks lessons.
24+ Memory Verses
Weekly Verse Memorization
32+ Lessons
Audio Readings of Bible Biographies
With Music and Sound Effects
Award and Scholarship Eligibility
Complete Handbook
This expanded handbook is
ideal for students who are
familiar with Scripture, earning
Awana awards, or generally
want more challenging lessons.
Choose the product solution that best fits each student’s needs.
What’s Inside: Complete Handbook
Definitions
Word definitions
help kids understand
the memory verse.
Requirements
Section requirements
show kids, parents,
and leaders exactly
what is expected.
Reviews
Reviews are spaced throughout
the book to help kids remember
important ideas and verses.
Application
Lesson application
from the
Bible biography.
Audio Tracks
Downloadable audio tracks of the
story narration, memory verses,
and Bible biographies are free with
the purchase of the handbook.
Bible Versions
Handbooks available
in ESV, NIV 1984, KJV,
and NKJV.
Activity
Has a simplified version
of the lesson activity.
Summary
Sums up the lesson
into one brief key idea.
Memory Verse
Includes the same memory verse
as the complete handbook.
What’s Inside: Essentials Handbook
Additional Sparks Products
Game Book This book has nearly 100 new and time-tested games organized for easy searching based on your club’s size and energy level.
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Uniforms The official Sparks vest has an embroidered insignia and spaces to display kids’ award emblems. Badge Magic® sheets are available to help make adding awards easy.
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What’s Inside: Leader Resources
Large Group Guide• Scripted lesson format
• Reinforces and expands on handbook themes
• Teaching and engagement tips
• Lesson application section
• Ways for parents to reinforce lessons at home
• Theme-based games and ideas
• Customized activity page for large group or home
Great
for
You
Awards Encourage kids to grow in God’s Word and finish
their handbooks with Sparks ribbons, plaques, and more!
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Leader Development Resources Training materials equip you and your team to effectively run the Sparks program.
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development/training
Small Group Guide• Leader prep and
section requirements
• Suggested answers to handbook prompts
• Bible biography summaries
• Additional questions to increase kids’ understanding of lessons
• Activity ideas for remaining Small Group Time
Great
for Your
Team
Why Choose Awana?Awana fits your context. The same ministry sharing
hope in over 120 countries can adapt to your setting,
volunteer force, and budget. Our programs for ages 2-18
are proven. We reach more than four million children
weekly! Awana also equips great leaders like you.
Together, we’re helping generations know, love and
serve Jesus Christ.
Download a free sample: awana.org/sparks
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855-462-9262 [email protected]
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